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How I Manifested a Speaking Gig
A couple years back, in the pre-covid era, I attended a leadership summit for customer support leaders in the tech industry. I even wrote about it! At that conference I said, “I’m going to speak at the next one.” What was normally an annual event happened almost three full years later, in Portland, Oregon. And…
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Interview: My Career Journey
Since graduating from University in 2003 as a teacher, my career has taken many interesting and unexpected turns. Though this blog focuses mostly on life coaching, the majority of my professional life is spent at tech company Automattic as a senior manager (“Lead of Leads”) in customer support with WordPress.com. I was recently interviewed as…
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Looking For God In All The Right Places
You can enjoy this post either in written form, or if you prefer, you can hear me read it to you in this video. For years I’ve been searching for a spiritual community that speaks to my soul. At times it’s felt like wondering around the desert in search of an oasis, running towards mirages…
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When Self-Sabotage and Hormones Collide
Have you ever started your day with the best of intentions, and a clear plan of action, only to find yourself down a deep rabbit hole that has absolutely nothing to do with what you were attempting to accomplish? Combine that with a large serving of PMS and a dash of perimenopause, and you have…
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Space Matters: Create a boundary around your workspace
Continuing with the theme of space, this week I’m thinking about physical space, and how it can affect mood, focus, and general well-being. I’ve noticed that, when it comes to my workspace, having a clear physical boundary around it is just as important as having a mental boundary. In fact, they compliment each other! Since…
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The Grace of Space
Time and space can seem especially scarce when you need it the most. However, it’s closer at hand than we often realize. The smallest amount can make a huge difference in our outlook and well-being. Recently, my grandmother passed away. The Queen of my family’s Universe, the most humble, generous, and loving human I’ve ever…
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The Body Talks
I got a call that my Grandmother had stopped eating and drinking. She was transitioning to palliative care, and it was time to book travel and get there asap. The next day, I woke up with intense low back pain. I had two days to get everything sorted out to leave town, so I did…
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How To Get What You Want
It’s been a long time since I made a video, and that’s mostly because I don’t want to invest the time in producing something polished. So I removed that blocker and created something completely unpolished. And it was very fun and freeing! This week I’m sharing with you the secret to getting what you want…
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Don’t Force It
Life can be a tricky balance of knowing when to push and knowing when to let go. Sometimes you’ll be in execution mode, sometimes you’ll be in flow mode, and sometimes you’ll be in something entirely different and unknown. Respect the seasons of your life, respect your energy, and get clear on your priorities. This…
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And just like that…
Sometimes, you have to jump through all the hoops that travel currently entails, get on a plane, and be with the people you love, in person. Technology may aid in connecting us across distance, but for me, there’s something that simply cannot be achieved in the same way as sharing physical space with another human.…